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SUVs provide safety to officers
April 24, 2013 This is in response to Tom Clemon’s letter publish on April 21. He comments on the use of SUV autos by the local police department. more »»
Marshalltown should be proud of its hospital
April 24, 2013 While traveling through Iowa I experienced a medical emergency and sought assistance at the Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center. more »»
City should think twice about police SUVs
April 21, 2013 Almost four years ago the Times-Republican printed an article by Ken Black that pointed out the fact that police protection was costing the taxpayers of Marshalltown more than other comparable sized... more »»
Outraged by recent letter
April 21, 2013 After reading the shameful comments in the letter “Let’s get Johnny fed in a responsible way” by Mr. Darrell . more »»
Don’t take recess time away
April 21, 2013 PLAY: action, motion or activity, especially when free, rapid or light. Remember the elation of getting outside into fresh air and the freedom to move without classroom restriction. more »»
Bigotry, hate, fear lives on
April 21, 2013 One of the things I’ve found interesting during my 82 years on this planet has been the perpetual use of the word “no.” The favorite word of all 2-year-olds. more »»
Proud of East Marshall icons
April 21, 2013 We read, with much pride, the article about Leroy Kivett being honored with the East Marshall building dedication. This is long overdue. more »»
IVH recognizes vital role of volunteers
April 21, 2013 Erma Bombeck said it best, “Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another. more »»
Auxiliary fundraiser helps support community
April 17, 2013 The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #46 Marshalltown thanks the businesses listed below for providing merchandise and certificates for prizes and the public for their attendance and support at the... more »»
Thank you to the community for support
April 17, 2013 The Marshalltown Noon Lions thank the many businesses and individuals who contributed to our 56th annual KFJB Radio Auctio. more »»
VFW serves veterans, community
April 14, 2013 Marshalltown Veterans of Foreign Wars members have been reviewing a long list (more than 70 items) of services to the community by Post 839 and its Ladies Auxiliary and wish to bring them before the... more »»
Response to ‘fire storm’ of letters
April 14, 2013 It’s encouraging to hear the number of people who’ve said my letter about waste and hypocrisy in school food programs stirred up a fire storm – both positive and negative. more »»
Woe to the taxpayers
April 7, 2013 State Senator Steve Sodders recently had an article in the T-R explaining how “Immigrants and refugees from impoverished or war-torn countries have come to us, seeking the American Dream. more »»
You have nine months to get healthy
April 7, 2013 The March 2013 issue of Inc. magazine has laid out Obamacare. more »»
Pope takes name of patron saint of the animals
April 7, 2013 I was delighted to learn that the newly elected pope chose for himself the name of St. Francis of Assisi, generally known as patron saint of the animals. more »»
Advocating for a ‘Nation State’
April 7, 2013 It was Cardinal Nicholas Cusa the first advocated “Nation State,” the right of the people to have a sovereign government. more »»
Fuming at Republican legislators
April 3, 2013 So, the Republicans are at it again. Attacking a college because they are using tax dollars to host a conference to promote the equality of LGBTQ Youth. more »»
Raising awareness about child abuse prevention
April 3, 2013 This month, Child Abuse Prevention Services is participating in the nationally recognized Child Abuse Prevention Month. more »»
The Pretender
April 1, 2013 A number of years ago there was a show called “The Pretender.” Jerrod was a young boy when he was abducted by scientists. more »»
‘Wrongfully convicted’ tells important story
March 26, 2013 Kudos to reporter David Alexander for his thoughtful treatment of a difficult but important story (“Wrongfully Convicted,” Fe. more »» |
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